Planning

Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) service aimed at assisting Deafblind individuals. The procurement process is designed to commission specialist communication support to enhance access to healthcare services by removing communication barriers for those with both hearing and sight loss. This planned initiative, classified under the 'services' category with a budget of £300,000, is located in the Glasgow region (UKM82). Interested parties can expect future notices by the 1st of September, 2025, as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, a central purchasing body, continues its efforts to fulfil its legal duties through this tender.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those with expertise in serving individuals with sensory impairments. Companies that provide services such as British Sign Language, Deafblind Manual, and other tailored communication methods, and that adhere to person-centred, flexible, non-discriminatory practices, will find this tender highly relevant. Firms that possess a strong track record in the healthcare sector and a commitment to professional standards and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete for this contract, further allowing them to expand their market presence within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533711
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.quinn5@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412013649

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533711
    Provision of a Guide Communicator (GC) Service for Deafblind People - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) wish to commission a service to provide specialist communication support to individuals with a dual sensory impairment (i.e. those who have both hearing and sight loss). The goal of the service is to ensure equitable access to healthcare by removing communication barriers, and in doing so, help the organisation meet its associated legal duties.

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